Mexico Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Mexico generated 220 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025, 61.6% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 7th largest gas power producer in 2025 of the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Gas supplied 21.7% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through July 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Mexico generated 220 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025.
- Gas supplied 61.6% of Mexico's electricity in 2025.
- Mexico was the 7th largest gas power producer in 2025 among the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Mexico's gas generation in 2025 was 5% higher than in 2020, when it was 209 TWh.
- Mexico's gas generation in 2025 was 19% higher than in 2015, when it was 186 TWh.
- Mexico's gas generation peaked at 222 TWh in 2024.
- Mexico's gas share in 2025 was above the world share of 21.7%.
- Mexico had 47.2 GW of gas generating capacity in 2025.
- Gas power in Mexico emitted 134 MtCO2 in 2025, 79% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Gas generation | 220 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Mexico's electricity | 61.6% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of gas | 21.7% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by gas generation (each country's latest year) | 7 of 117 | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas capacity | 47.2 GW | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas power emissions | 134 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Gas Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1985 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Gas |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 7.21 TWh |
| 1986 | 7.65 TWh |
| 1987 | 8.96 TWh |
| 1988 | 8.30 TWh |
| 1989 | 9.76 TWh |
| 1990 | 13.2 TWh |
| 1991 | 18.9 TWh |
| 1992 | 18.8 TWh |
| 1993 | 19.1 TWh |
| 1994 | 21.4 TWh |
| 1995 | 22.4 TWh |
| 1996 | 21.2 TWh |
| 1997 | 23.1 TWh |
| 1998 | 30.0 TWh |
| 1999 | 32.9 TWh |
| 2000 | 40.3 TWh |
| 2001 | 50.9 TWh |
| 2002 | 69.6 TWh |
| 2003 | 80.6 TWh |
| 2004 | 92.4 TWh |
| 2005 | 86.5 TWh |
| 2006 | 116 TWh |
| 2007 | 129 TWh |
| 2008 | 131 TWh |
| 2009 | 138 TWh |
| 2010 | 147 TWh |
| 2011 | 154 TWh |
| 2012 | 155 TWh |
| 2013 | 166 TWh |
| 2014 | 174 TWh |
| 2015 | 186 TWh |
| 2016 | 193 TWh |
| 2017 | 198 TWh |
| 2018 | 216 TWh |
| 2019 | 208 TWh |
| 2020 | 209 TWh |
| 2021 | 196 TWh |
| 2022 | 203 TWh |
| 2023 | 219 TWh |
| 2024 | 222 TWh |
| 2025 | 220 TWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | Mexico | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 7.5% | n/a |
| 1986 | 7.7% | n/a |
| 1987 | 8.4% | n/a |
| 1988 | 7.4% | n/a |
| 1989 | 8.1% | n/a |
| 1990 | 11.2% | n/a |
| 1991 | 14.7% | n/a |
| 1992 | 14.2% | n/a |
| 1993 | 14.2% | n/a |
| 1994 | 14.6% | n/a |
| 1995 | 14.9% | n/a |
| 1996 | 13.5% | n/a |
| 1997 | 13.9% | n/a |
| 1998 | 16.6% | n/a |
| 1999 | 17.3% | n/a |
| 2000 | 19.8% | 18.0% |
| 2001 | 24.2% | 18.8% |
| 2002 | 32.3% | 19.3% |
| 2003 | 35.8% | 19.6% |
| 2004 | 39.2% | 20.1% |
| 2005 | 34.9% | 20.3% |
| 2006 | 45.3% | 20.7% |
| 2007 | 48.9% | 21.4% |
| 2008 | 48.8% | 21.7% |
| 2009 | 51.6% | 22.0% |
| 2010 | 53.4% | 22.6% |
| 2011 | 52.6% | 22.2% |
| 2012 | 52.2% | 22.9% |
| 2013 | 55.8% | 21.9% |
| 2014 | 57.3% | 22.0% |
| 2015 | 59.8% | 23.1% |
| 2016 | 60.2% | 23.7% |
| 2017 | 60.1% | 23.5% |
| 2018 | 61.8% | 23.5% |
| 2019 | 60.5% | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 64.2% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | 59.6% | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 59.7% | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 62.3% | 22.5% |
| 2024 | 62.4% | 22.1% |
| 2025 | 61.6% | 21.7% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 220 TWh | 61.6% | 21.7% | 47.2 GW | 134 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 222 TWh | 62.4% | 22.1% | 45.1 GW | 135 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 219 TWh | 62.3% | 22.5% | 44.3 GW | 134 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 203 TWh | 59.7% | 22.8% | 43.7 GW | 124 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 196 TWh | 59.6% | 23.2% | 42.8 GW | 120 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 209 TWh | 64.2% | 23.8% | 41.4 GW | 128 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 208 TWh | 60.5% | 23.8% | 38.9 GW | 127 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 216 TWh | 61.8% | 23.5% | 35.9 GW | 132 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 198 TWh | 60.1% | 23.5% | 34.6 GW | 121 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 193 TWh | 60.2% | 23.7% | 32.9 GW | 118 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for Mexico
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Gas Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through July 2026Monthly statistics through July 2026, TWh
| Month | Gas |
|---|---|
| 2024-08 | 20.7 TWh |
| 2024-09 | 19.1 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 18.0 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 15.8 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 15.0 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 15.9 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 14.3 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 16.2 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 17.4 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 20.7 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 20.0 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 19.5 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 21.3 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 19.5 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 18.2 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 16.2 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 16.0 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 16.0 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 14.3 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 17.1 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 18.2 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 21.3 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 21.3 TWh |
| 2026-07 | 21.8 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of July 2026. Monthly figures for Mexico can differ slightly from the annual totals.